Historical

A Night of Spells and Omens
The first day of Christmas for many is just another day for a partridge in a pear tree. To others, the first day of Christmas marks something older and unsettling.
By Rosie J. Sargent2 months ago in FYI
Some of My Favorite Things Are Not Just For Christmas
Oprah Winfrey is not the only one who has favorite things. However, there are two significant differences between hers and mine.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
The Gift That Came Wrapped in Flesh
Christmas is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year when people rush to and fro preparing for the festive holiday. They buy gifts for family and friends. Some people spend more than they can afford just to get the right presents for those on their list.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
I Became Debt Free By Using Biblical Principles
I haven't always been debt-free. I used to wonder what it would feel like to be debt-free and not worry about money.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
Diving Deep into the Crisis in Venezuela
“We’ve just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela. Large tanker. Very large. Largest one ever seized, actually.” That was Donald Trump, speaking on December 10, announcing the latest escalation in Washington’s long-running feud with Venezuela. It was vintage Trump—off-the-cuff, boastful, and ominous. But behind the theatrics was something far more serious: a renewed standoff between the United States and a country that has spent more than a decade unraveling in slow motion.
By Lawrence Lease2 months ago in FYI
Uganda’s Elections are a Critical Flashpoint. Here’s What to Know
On January 15, 2026, Uganda will hold a nationwide general election. The contest will once again pit the country’s long-serving strongman, Yoweri Museveni, against prominent opposition figure Bobi Wine, reprising their 2021 showdown. After decades of uninterrupted rule and multiple re-elections, Uganda’s opposition believes—perhaps more out of necessity than optimism—that this could finally be the year Museveni is forced from power.
By Lawrence Lease2 months ago in FYI
"The Twelve Days of Christmas" Items and Their Cost for 2025
Using various sources such as PNC Wealth Management’s “Cost of Christmas” report, market averages, and expert valuations, here’s an estimate of the cost of the gifts given from December 25 until January 5, 2025.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
'Joy to the World' History and Meaning
We all know the song “Joy to the World.” We sing it every Christmas season. However, very few people know the history and meaning of this song. Here's what the song means, who wrote it, and where it came from.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
Meaning of the Star on Top of Christmas Trees
There are many customs and traditions surrounding Christmas. One tradition is to have a decorated Christmas tree in houses. It might be a live fir, spruce, pine, or cypress. Some people use artificial trees that they keep from year to year.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
10 Times When You Should Say Nothing At All
Be Wise and Keep Quiet There are times when people should be wise enough to keep quiet. According to Proverbs 17:28 in the New International Version of the Bible,
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
Life, Leadership, and the Mysteries Behind Closed Doors
North Korea A young person quickly moves away when a government officer walks past. He was secretly listening to a small radio that plays news from other countries, which is not allowed. His heart starts beating fast when the government officer notices him. If anyone finds out, he could get into serious trouble, and his whole life could change.”
By Bilal khan 2 months ago in FYI
Lacking Something Is Not Always a Bad Thing
We rarely speak of lack without a shiver of anxiety. The word seems to point toward deficiency, scarcity, or failure. However, lacking something is not always a bad thing.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI